Extraordinario
Example: El concierto de anoche fue realmente extraordinario y emocionante.
Definition
"Extraordinario" describes something that is remarkable or exceptional, far beyond what is usual or ordinary. It often refers to events, qualities, or achievements that stand out because of their uniqueness or impressive nature, as in "The concert last night was truly extraordinary and thrilling."
Etymology
The word "extraordinario" comes from the Latin 'extraordinarius,' combining 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'ordinarius' meaning 'ordinary.' It literally means 'outside the ordinary.' Did you know that this word originally described something unusual or exceptional that stood apart from the usual order or routine?
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"Extraordinario" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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